How The White American Dream Has Become a Black Nightmare
<p>The American Dream of white picket fences, apple pies cooling on window sills, and communities so safe you could leave your front door unlocked is not something everyone has access to. This is not by accident but by design, as the founding fathers initially excluded Black people and women of any race from voting, owning land, or holding positions of power. And despite the progress made in expanding civil rights, our country has <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/articles/is-the-united-states-a-racist-country/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">fallen short</a> in ensuring Black people and marginalized groups have equal access to opportunities. While many believe a rising tide lifts all boats, this doesn’t accurately describe the disparities between Black and White Americans.</p>
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